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Activists march against abuse of power in society

MEMBERS of the Seventh-Day Adventist Churches on Grand Bahama took to the streets of Eight Mile Rock on Saturday taking a stand against abuse of power in all areas of society.

‘More than 100 new teachers recruited’

THE Ministry of Education has recruited more than 100 new teachers to address shortages while safety in public school campuses is expected to be increased with a new training programme for security officers, Education Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said last night.

$30m cost for repairs as students go back to school

THE completion of school repairs, inclusive of capital works, throughout the country is projected to cost the government some $30m, Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said yesterday.

‘WE’RE IN FOR A ROUGH RIDE’: PM urges people to be frugal with inflation on rise

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis is urging Bahamians to be frugal with their spending habits due to rising inflation, saying it appears that the country is “in for a rough ride for another few months” based on the predictions of finance experts.

Man accused of causing fires

A 30-YEAR-OLD man was charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Friday with multiple counts of causing damage by fire and endangering property.

14-year-old boy in hospital after shooting

Police are searching for a man after a 14-year-old boy was injured in a shooting early on Saturday.

Man found dead may have been attacked by dogs

Police are investigating after the body of man was found on Palm Tree Avenue early on Saturday with injuries suggesting he may have been attacked by dogs.

Kwasi Thompson and team hold back-to-school giveaway

KWASI Thompson, MP for East Grand Bahama and his Team held a back-to-school giveaway on Friday, distributing bags with school supplies to hundreds of children in the East Grand Bahama constituency.

Village Road Improvement Project now expected to be done in November

THE $6.4 million Village Road Improvement Project, originally expected to be completed in September, is now expected to be done in November, said Minister of Works and Utilities Alfred Sears.

Adrian Gibson drops defamation case

PROSECUTORS have withdrawn charges against Gregory Miller, the man who was accused of defaming former Water and Sewerage Corporation Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson, after the Long Island MP had the case dropped on Friday.

Murder accused charged with violating bail conditions

A MAN accused of murder was charged with violating the conditions of his bail in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

Two taxi drivers face fraud related charges

TWO taxi drivers appeared in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday accused of several fraud related offences.

Community service for woman who punched former boyfriend's lover

A 36-year-old woman who punched her former boyfriend’s lover in the face earlier this month was ordered on Friday to complete 150 hours of community service.

Hunt for two men after Palmdale armed robbery

Police are hunting for two male suspects who reportedly robbed another man in the Palmdale area on Thursday.

Pintard: Davis lost on fiscal impact of storms

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is “lost” on the fiscal impacts of major storms, labelling him “misinformed” on how these natural disasters affected the national debt.

17-year-old who drowned ‘was good swimmer’

THE relatives of 17-year-old Nicholas Amiscar who allegedly drowned at a beach in Treasure Cay, Abaco this week have described him as a “good swimmer”.

Family waiting for progress in search for missing men at sea

SISTERS of the boaters who disappeared at sea on Monday are awaiting progress in the search for their loved ones who were travelling from Bimini to Andros.

Watson refuses to discuss row with Dorian survivor

PRESS Secretary Clint Watson has refused to respond to controversy surrounding a leaked conversation he allegedly had with a Hurricane Dorian survivor over Hurricane Dorian memorial week.

Press secretary: Ask retailers about food costs

PRESS secretary Clint Watson says he wants Bahamians to question retailers and wholesalers on how certain relief measures implemented by the government to lower food costs have been passed on to consumers to lessen the impact of rising inflation.

Pintard: FNM will not tolerate aggression

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said his party will not tolerate “blatant disrespect” or any other form of aggression after a Free National Movement Meritorious Council Member was assaulted by another party member at a meeting earlier this week.

‘15 percent rise’ hailed as exam results released

THERE was a 15 percent increase in the number of BGCSE candidates who received a C or higher in five or more subjects this year, according to Director of Education Marcellus Taylor.

Murder accused admits damaging ankle monitor

A MAN was sent to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday after admitting to damaging his ankle monitor while on bail for murder.

Family calls for killer to be held accountable

THE uncle of a 20-year-old man who was shot and killed on Saturday in Centreville has called for the killer to be “held accountable in a way that he or they will regret”.

Two accused of causing harm

A WOMAN and a man were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate charges of assault and causing harm.

Jailed for pharmacy break-in

A MAN was sentenced to one year in prison yesterday after admitting to breaking into and stealing from a pharmacy.